The temps on the peak this morning were delightfully warm as the first Tram hit the peak. Mineral Basin was calling with nicely prepared Groomers that really let you trust the edge and leave some clean lacerations in the corduroy. There was a lot of early pressure for the goods back there and I bailed back to the Peruvian Gulch to take advantage of the vacant runs on that side of the hill. It is so much fun to have the open lines to yourself and really explore your inner Ligety.

The warm temps softened the direct aspects quickly, but I was going to wait till later to make a return lap. Mark Malu was offering very nice lines that had the full roller coaster feel with light traffic and consistent terrain transitions. So much fun!! Tomorrow, look for more warm temps, and smooth lines to be on tap. A high cloud deck moved in later in the afternoon, so there may be a bit of cloud cover. We’ll have to see how this approaching weather comes in. It would be fun to get some wind to fill some of the lines with that transported goodness.

Be sure to employ your best visualization techniques to bring in a big dump with this next change in the weather. It can work wonders. See you there dark and early for the morning shred fest!! Keep it tight!!

The morning was beautiful and calm as the Tram hit the peak. The Groomers were offering the best corduroy on all sides of the hill, with some extra tilling given to some of the lines lower on the hill. Traffic was lighter, but the folks where drawn to Mineral Basin where the Sun was. Staying ahead of the crowd was easy and the front side lifts were open and slide on open and fast. So great to have the warmer temps as my nose has taken a beating this past week.

Tomorrow, look for more fast and furious fun as the consistency will begin to improve as the prepared lines become worked over. Temps will be warm again, but those Sun facing aspects will be a tad crispy in the AM, so pay attention to your line choices for the best ride. Coverage remains excellent and traffic will be fairly light as well, but stay ahead of the crowd. See you there for the ground pounding fun that will be on tap for the day. Remain Standing!!

The Sun was out and getting high in the sky, the temps were much warmer, and the Groomers were wide open, offering smooth velvety lines on all sides of the hill. White Diamonds and Lower Silver Dipper were amazing and felt chalky and dry for the morning session.

That bit of extra warmth really made the comfort level really sweet after all that very cold air last week. The hill got a bit crowded in the afternoon and some high clouds moved in and made the light go flat. Tomorrow, look for even more warming as the trend will be in play for a few days. Expect great lines all over the hill but begin to take into account the aspects as they may begin to be affected by the day’s Sun. I think traffic will be lighter, and the temps feeling nice once again. Straight Ahead!!

It was clear and cold this morning, with amazing Groomers on all sides of the hill. Having this new product to work with has done wonders as they work it into the mat. With the cold snow, the glide seemed a bit sticky. Mineral Basin was offering full on sunshine that made those wide open drops a magic carpet ride. Off trail there is still soft snow that has been preserved by the cold temps.

Tomorrow, look for another amazing day of wide open lines that let you feel the cold Winter velvet. Expect another cold morning, but it should warm up, but not too fast. I am going to dress double warm. See you there for the ground pounding fun. Don’t Forget To SIZZLE!!

An inch of super light Essence was added to the pack overnight and the cold air was still holding up. Visibility was marginal, with some light spots threatening to shine through, but did not really materialize. Traffic was heavy as folks were stoked to have some fresh lines going into the weekend. The pack is getting progressively softer with each additional installment, however, there is still a fair bit of the old layer still in the mix.

The groomers were offering the most consistent ride after all this new snow gets worked into the mat. Static and rumble, with wide spread interference patterns are still the rule off trail, and close attention to the variations is warranted. Tomorrow, look for even colder temps as the storm clouds move on. Look for the prepared lines to be offering the smooth consistency to start the day. Off trail will still be good with increasing softness, but the substrate is still a factor. I’ll be taking the day off to rest up for the coming week.

Mikey M sent this great shot of Doc getting some nice untracked out in the Exotic Trees. Stay Frosty!!

With every extra installment of Essence, the hill has been getting softer. Last night’s addition of uber light Essence made for some delightful turns, soft dialable lines, which let you feel more comfortable with the consistency. There is a lot more control and cushion all over the hill. The wind was pumping out of the North, making the wind chill extra biting, and it was depositing the dust in some of the low areas. The Road To Provo opened and I got there just as they dropped the rope for the 5 people who were waiting for it. I scored this perfect line with just a hint of freshness covering the nap.

There was an early push for the Tram, but Mineral Basin pulled the crowd back there, so the Tram line evaporated quickly. The Competition on Upper Silverfox was going on and there were amazing lines being put down with a lot of great skiing on display. Tomorrow, look for another cold morning with some overnight Essence that is coming down with a fast moving impulse that is on the door step. It should be super light and right up there with the best of the Utah Light. Dress for cold and expect some limited visibility in the AM. Clouds should move off in the afternoon. IBBY!!!

It was not snowing hard this morning, but the clouds were thick and there was variable visibility all over the hill. I stayed with the trees to keep the reference points close and used the reflected light for contrast and focus. The snow was very soft, however, overnight wind worked the product making the turns feel uncertain. I was using my best averaging turns to keep as much consistency going as possible.

The substrate was still fully in play, though there was some additional cushion with the overnight accumulation, but a deliberate approach payed dividends. Tomorrow, look for for a skiff to have fallen and some cold wind to be in the mix. The Groomers will be offering the best consistency and dialablity to keep the line going smoothly. The substrate will still be in play on the off trail lines, but look for some wind transported sections to be happening. Check the wind directions and look in the opposite aspects for the goods. The freshening accumulation is most welcome and improving the conditions quickly. Yabaganza!!!

The morning dawned bright and sunny which was not in the forecast. Those 4 or 5″ of fresh Essence was fully in play, however the bottom layer was certainly part of the mix. I was working the known smooth lines, and the untracked corduroy was fun, soft and dialable. Regulator was quite firm though there was plenty of soft snow to keep you dialed in. The crowd was moving quickly and it was easy to stay ahead of the push. Clouds moved back in around Noon and the visibility went South quickly. There is a big Free Ride Comp on Upper Silverfox, so there was a lot of activity in that bowl area.

Tomorrow, look for some overnight accumulation as this impulse is not yet done with us. More is moving up from the South so we’ll just have see what shakes out. The feel is beginning to get a bit softer, but the old substrate is in full effect, so expect unexpected variations. The temps are predicted to drop significantly, so dress for weather and cold. Dial it up, Dial it IN!

It was a snowy morning today as a storm moved in overnight and kept delivering as the day progressed. 5″ were reported for today’s accumulation and there is more on the way tonight and into tomorrow. The product was light with the cold temps and the northerly flow, so the old layer was fully in place. Visibility was at a premium, but there was enough to make your way around especially if you stayed close to the trees.

Tomorrow, look for a bit more accumulation, but, by the forecast, we can’t expect too much to fall. Look for the groomers to be offering much softer and dialable lines, but the off trail will still be feeling the old layer for sure. Remember the smooth lines from previous days as they will still be holding that smooth surface and allow you to dial in some righteous turns. Visibility will still be variable and the temps are expected to drop significantly, so dress for cold. See you there to see what falls for the morning session. Straight Ahead!!

A beautiful sunny morning was on tap as a storm looms on the doorstep to deliver another installment in the next few days. White Diamonds was prepared nicely, with a long extension down the lower gully, which was a delightful diversion. Lewis and Clark was offering wide open vacant lines with a fresh till of Claim Jumper to add to the fall line fun. The Peruvian side of the hill was fun with smooth prepared lines that let you really dial it in. Regulator was quite firm and required a deliberate approach to keep the velocity in the real zone.

Tomorrow, look for storm conditions. How much and how hard will remain to be seen. The known smooth lines will be the place to go for the best results when the visibility goes South. Stay with the trees for reference. The hill is in great shape for this next installment, and if it comes in with intensity, the conditions will get better by the hour. We’ll see what happens. See you there for the beginning of a fresh delivery. Remain Standing!!